SG 32314 – Construction Surveying
Course Outline
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Course |
: SG 32114 – Construction Surveying |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Surveying& Geodesy |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 150 |
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Year |
: II |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
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Room No. |
: |
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Telephone No. |
: 0453453071 |
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: drw@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on construction surveying. In particular, the study will emphasize on the understanding of various aspects of setting-out and as-built surveys of various engineering structures. Additionally, students have to familiar with the engineering drawings and industry related terminology.
Contents
Introduction to industrial surveys, Elements of industrial surveying, Computational aspects industrial surveying, Building surveys, Bridge Surveys, Road surveys including highways, Tunnel surveys, Surveys for Irrigation Engineering, Pipe and cable laying, Power line surveys, Underground utility surveying
Practical Task
Field practical on construction surveying
Field Visit
Visit to a construction site
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Explain the concept and need for geomatic input in industrial environment |
P01, P03 |
Final Exam, Assignment, Report |
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2. |
Apply the surveying techniques and its related positioning procedures to industrial requirements |
P02 |
Final Exam, Assignment, Plan work, Report |
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3. |
Apply surveying and geodesy tools in solving geomatic related problems in the industry effectively |
P02, P03 |
Final Exam, Assignment, Plan work, Report |
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4. |
Intellectual integrity |
P12 |
Field inspection, Report, Plan work |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
32 |
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Student Centered Learning: Field and office work |
40 |
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Independent Learning |
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33 |
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20 |
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10 |
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Assessment |
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03 |
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02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
150 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures/Demonstrations Student centred learning activities Assignments (individual and group) Field work (group) Field visit Reports/Plan work (individual and group) |
References
- Advanced Surveying -- 1997 Agor, R.
- Advanced Surveying : A Textbook of Advanced Surveying for Engineering Students – 1995 Agor, R.
- Advanced Surveying -- 2007 Agor, R.
- A textbook of advanced surveying -- 1997 Agor, R
- Advanced Surveying : Total Station, GIS and Remote Sensing -- 2007 Gopi, Satheesh
- Advanced Surveying -- 1961 Jameson, Alex H
Grading
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Assignments |
30% |
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Lab work (Attendance, Plans/Drawings, Reports) |
30% |
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Final Examination |
40% |
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Total |
100% |